Mysuru: People of my constituency will decide my next move, says MLA G.T. Deve Gowda
Mysuru: Senior politician and JD(S) MLA G.T. Deve Gowda on Wednesday said that any decision regarding his political future, whether to remain in JD(S), or move to the BJP or Congress, will be taken based on the wishes of his constituents. “As of now, I am serving as an MLA,” he said, addressing reporters in Mysuru.
Responding to questions about his association with political parties, Gowda said, “Neither Siddaramaiah nor D.K. Shivakumar has contacted me. No one from JD(S) has reached out regarding the Channapatna by-election. I am not joining any party at the moment.”
A known critic of his own party leadership in recent times, the veteran leader said, “Newcomers who joined the party just yesterday are now speaking about me. Even those who lack the stature to stand beside me are making comments. I have always been with the people and the party founded by Deve Gowda. The people in my constituency suggest what to do, whether to remain in JD(S), or move to Congress or BJP. Based on their direction, I will contest the next election.”
Commenting on the current state of the BJP-JD(S) alliance, he remarked, “I am a JD(S) MLA. I resigned earlier from the Assembly after winning, not because I was defeated. I have supported Yeddyurappa in the past for 20 months. Our tenure was three years, and I was frustrated that I wasn’t given the role of Leader of the Opposition despite being a senior. Kumaraswamy chose to empower Suresh Babu instead. Right now, I am functioning only as a legislator. I have no clarity on my party affiliation.”
Recalling his past political battles, he said, “I have stood my ground and won even against strong leaders. I defeated Siddaramaiah in the elections. I have never abandoned JD(S) midway, never been corrupt, and never lost an election. No one has the moral authority to accuse me of defection. I will act according to the wishes of the people in my constituency.”
Reacting to questions on JD(S) youth president Nikhil Kumaraswamy, G.T. Deve Gowda stated, “Nikhil is also an actor and has lost three elections. Now he’s gaining experience in politics. The responsibility of leading the JD(S) built by H.D. Deve Gowda is on him. I am staying away from party activities and focusing solely on my duties as a legislator.”
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Pune airport runway restored after IAF aircraft snag; ops resume
Pune (PTI): The runway at Pune airport, which was temporarily unavailable due to an incident involving an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft, has now been restored and declared operational, the Air Force said on Saturday.
The authorities at the Pune International Airport had earlier said that around 10.25 pm on Friday, a fighter aircraft experienced an undercarriage failure during landing, causing the runway to be blocked.
As many as 91 flights of airlines, including IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa, and Air India Express, were affected due to the incident, they said.
Earlier on Friday night, the Air Force had stated that the runway at Pune airport was temporarily unavailable following an incident involving one of its fighter aircraft. The aircrew are safe, and there is no damage to civil property, it had said.
"The runway at Pune Airport, which was temporarily unavailable due to an incident involving an Indian Air Force aircraft, has now been restored and declared operational. All necessary safety inspections and clearances have been completed. Operations are resuming in a phased manner," it said in a post on X.
Flight operations at Pune airport are being gradually restored. The situation has been brought under control with the highest priority given to the safety of citizens, a Defence PRO said.
